Psycho-Cybernetics

Updated and Expanded

By: Maxwell Maltz

Narrated by: Matt Furey

Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Cybernetics (loosely translated from the Greek): "a helmsman who steers his ship to port". Psycho-cybernetics is a term coined by Dr. Maxwell Maltz that means "steering your mind to a productive, useful goal so you can reach the greatest port in the world: peace of mind".

Since its first publication in 1960, Maltz's landmark best seller has inspired and enhanced the lives of more than 30 million readers. In this updated edition, with a new introduction and editorial commentary by Matt Furey, president of the Psycho-Cybernetics Foundation, the original text has been annotated and amplified to make Maltz's message even more relevant for the contemporary audience.

"Before the mind can work efficiently, we must develop our perception of the outcomes we expect to reach. Maxwell Maltz calls this Psycho-Cybernetics; when the mind has a defined target it can focus and direct and refocus and redirect until it reaches its intended goal." (Tony Robbins, from Unlimited Power)

Maltz was the first researcher and author to explain how the self-image (a term he popularized) has complete control over an individual's ability to achieve (or failure to achieve) any goal. And he developed techniques for improving and managing self-image - visualization, mental rehearsal, relaxation - that have informed and inspired countless motivational gurus, sports psychologists, and self-help practitioners for more than 50 years.

The teachings of psycho-cybernetics are timeless because they are based on solid science and provide a prescription for thinking and acting that lead to quantifiable results.

©2015 Maxwell Maltz (P)2017 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Psycho-Cybernetics is a classic personal development book. Most of the current speakers in the area of personal development, including Zig Ziglar, Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy and others owe a debt to Maxwell Maltz for the foundation of their material. The psychological training of Olympic athletes is also based on the concepts in Psycho-Cybernetics. Thousands, possibly millions, of people have benefited by putting these ideas to work. Put Psycho-Cybernetics on your 'must-read' list." (Michael C. Gray, Profit Advisors)

"Published in 1960, Psycho-Cybernetics remains one the classics of self-help, self-improvement, and personal development." (Mind of Success)

"An invaluable aid to the layman, offering a sound, scientific method of practical self-improvement." (Mark Freeman, PhD, clinical psychologist)

Life changing content, unfortunate packaging

This book will absolutely revolutionize your life for the better if you apply what it teaches. I love personal development books and this is definitely one of my favorites. A potential drawback is the way it’s written at times feels like its for a more academic audience rather than a feel good self esteem book. I love it but the style can be difficult for some to follow. Unfortunately the reader does very little to bring it to life, and they seem to have slowed down his voice by about 25%. Luckily there’s an option through the Audible app to speed it up. Fantastic material that deserves to be a little better executed in my opinion.

Great concepts

Parts drug on a little bit, however it was a great book overall. the points made by the book are excellent for anyone who wants to improve their life and performance.

Speed up to 1.25x

Both this book and narrator are the real deal. But speed up to get natural pace. Utilize the info and prosper!

HIGHLY recommend!

Golden nuggets of wisdom all throughout! I must have bookmarked dozens of lines that stood out for me. This book is one that definitely stands out as life changing. I can't wait to listen to this book again.

Really good listen

Really good insight into the psychology of how we think, reason, perceive ourselves; and how we may improve

Fantastic

I will read this every year; though I wish that the original version from 1960 was in audio form, I would have bought it instead.

Visualization, happiness, and relaxation rule the day here!

My New Favorite Book

This has replaced Think & Grow Rich as my new favorite book. It’s life changing. Ive experienced a shift in my life within the first few weeks of listening to the book.

read this yearly

the stuff in here is ageless and the key to happiness and fulfillment in life... is there a better thing I could say??

stunning book

a highly recommended book for improving physical and mental health. if you're looking for a life-changing book in the positive direction this book is for you

5-Star Rating (and I'm only 1/4 through the book!)

I've never gave a rating before finishing a book. Until now! I love it! Can't wait to share it.